What is 72/19 Divided By 6/4

Solving $\frac{72}{19}\div\frac{6}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{19} \div \frac{6}{4} = \frac{72}{19} \times \frac{4}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 6 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{19} \times \frac{6}{4} = \frac{288}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $114$. The GCD of $288$ and $114$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 6}{114 \div 6} = \frac{48}{19}$

Answer $\frac{72}{19}\div\frac{6}{4} = \frac{48}{19}$

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